World Day Against Death Penalty: Executions in Iran 'not even comparable to Ahmadinejad's time'
Iran executes an average of three people per day, with the majority killed for drug-related charges.
In Focus: Isis in Syria left to prosper as Russia and US 'play with their toys' [Video]
IBTimes UK speaks with David Otto on how crisis in Syria worsened following Russia's military intervention.
Nigeria Ebola scare: 10 people quarantined as man dies in Calabar hospital
Nigeria was affected by the Ebola outbreak last year, but was declared free from the virus in October 2014.
Diezani Alison-Madueke: Ex Nigeria oil minister sees £27,000 seized and held until April 2016
Alison-Madueke was arrested for suspected bribery and money laundering offences.
Rwanda Supreme Court backs constitution change to allow President Paul Kagame third term bid
3.7 million Rwandans reportedly sign petition to scrap presidential rules and allow Kagame third term.
Charles Okah: Alleged mastermind of 2010 Abuja bombing attempts suicide in court
Okah - former member of Mend group - was arrested following car bombings that killed 12 people in capital.
Somalia's Al-Shabaab: 'We shall welcome British troops with fire'
Islamist outfit react after Cameron announces 70 British troops will assist African Union in offensive.
Nigeria: Boko Haram releases new video reaffirming Isis alliance
Boko Haram denies anti-terrorism offensive is successful despite Nigerian government's claims.
Burkina Faso: Coup leader Gilbert Diendere charged with murder
Diendere led failed coup to overthrow acting leader Michel Kafando ahead of election.
Burkina Faso: Ex leader Blaise Compaore 'used RSP to undermine democracy'
Claims from Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac Zida following coup ousting Michel Kafando in September.
Nobel Peace Prize 2015: Eritrean priest Mussie Zerai nominated for helping migrants reach Europe
Zerai receives calls from migrants stranded at sea since he gave his number to radio station in 2003.
Chad: 11 soldiers and 17 militants killed in suspected Boko Haram attack
Chad is part of an ongoing Nigeria-led regional offensive comprising 8,700 troops from five African nations.
Nigeria: New cabinet nominations of President Muhammadu Buhari revealed by senate
BREAKING: Senate president reads nominations with screening to start on 13 October.
Abuja suicide bombings: Opposition blames poor intelligence for 'resurgence of terrorists' [Full statement]
Boko Haram carried out coordinated attacks in federal capital Abuja killing 18 people.
Animal charity urges travel agencies like Thomas Cook to stop promoting 'cruel' elephant rides
World Animal Protection warns elephants tortured until their spirit is broken in repeated cycle of abuse.
Abuja suicide bombings: More attacks expected as Boko Haram 'relocating to the south'
Intelligence warns military operation should also focus on Nigeria's central and southern regions.
Nigeria: Boko Haram claims responsibility for Abuja suicide bombings that killed 18 people
Around 41 people were injured as bombs went off in multiple attacks in the federal capital.
In Focus: Central African Republic will 'not hold democratic election any time soon' as violence continues
Renewed fighting in Bangui prompts election postponement as UN calls for end to 'unacceptable violence'
London: Ex Nigeria oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke 'arrested on suspected bribery charges'
BREAKING: National Crime Agency confirms five arrests for suspected bribery and money laundering.
Nigerians in the UK: Youth falling victim to gang violence and terrorist grooming
Canuk says promotion of value of human life needed to tackle violence among ethnic minorities.
Nigeria: Boko Haram blamed for suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri on Independence Day
Between four and seven blasts rocked Borno state although government claims Boko Haram is surrendering.
Nigeria Independence Day: Where to celebrate 55th anniversary in the UK
IBTimes UK has compiled a list of events to mark the 55th Nigerian independence day in the UK.
Nigeria Independence Day: Buhari addresses nation to commemorate 'liberation from colonialism' [Full speech]
Independence Day, celebrated on 1 October, marks the end of British colonial rule in modern-day Nigeria.
Syria is the next Rwanda 'extermination' says National Coalition leader pleading for no-fly zone
Over 240,000 people have been killed in war-torn Syria since conflict erupted four years ago.
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari appoints himself as new oil minister
Buhari to name new cabinet in the upcoming days.
Pro-Biafrans react to claims of violence: 'We are not terrorists, we need freedom'
Pro-Biafrans call for independence of territory constituting Biafra before colonisation and during civil war.
Burkina Faso: RSP refuses to disarm as country recovers from failed military coup
Guard loyal to previous leader says disarmament halted as interim government not protecting putschists.
Nigeria: President Buhari urges countries to dismantle safe havens and repatriate stolen funds [Full speech]
Buhari speaks at UN assembly on how to help tackle widespread corruption in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafrans 'the next Boko Haram' if they join forces with Niger Delta militants
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with intelligence group on risk that pro-Biafran movement might become violent.
Nigeria: President Buhari fails to attend UN meeting on Boko Haram as attacks continue
Spokesperson says meeting not on official schedule and president committed to helping displaced people.
